What do you usually do during your summer holiday? Have you ever taken part in camps and do you know that over ten million American kids go to camp every summer? At that time, hot city summers made people feel bad and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became popular. Today, kids have different reasons for making camp a part of their lives. To meet new people Camp is a great way to make new friends and learn about different places and cultures. Michiko, 13, put it like this, "I loved camp. I met this girl named Manny who lives in New York and she is cool. We taught each other words. " To challenge (挑战) yourselfActivities like trying new sports, learning new games, or pushing yourself to achieve something need a lot of courage. Arabella, 13, told us, "I went to summer camp and I passed my swimming test! I can hardly swim, so it was a big progress. " To experience nature There's a great big natural world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is. Getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of the world.
A. Not all the things that kids do at camp are easy.
B. Summer camp has been a U. S. tradition for over 150 years.
C. Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth couldn't survive.
D. It's also a great way to learn about teamwork.
E. She speaks Spanish and I speak Japanese.
F. Going to camp is all about having a good time.
G. I felt great afterwards.
